Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq reveals how four-day Tests could end players’ careers

Misbah-ul-Haq criticised the idea of four-day Tests Pakistan cricket

Misbah-ul-Haq: “People want to see quality cricket. They want to see Mitchell Starc or Naseem Shah bowling at full throttle, so that they enjoy their spell. Such workload can shorten their career due to injuries”

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Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has criticised the idea of four-day Tests, saying it could lead to players, especially bowlers, suffering career-threatening injuries.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: JP Duminy reveals the tough road he had to take to secure his spot in the South African team

Duminy will now hope to cement his place in the Test squad for many years to come

It was in 2008 after Ashwell Prince sustained an injury that South Africa batsman Jean Paul (JP) Duminy made his Test debut, but the left-hander has not had an easy time in permanently securing his spot on the South African Test roster.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: South Africa likely to include two wicketkeepers in Australia tour after AB de Villiers’ injury

South Africa are hoping that de Villiers will be fit in time for the Australia series

With their tour of Australia getting ever closer, South Africa have announced that it is highly likely they will be selecting two wicketkeepers for their tour after AB de Villiers re-aggravated two of his old injuries during the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20.

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